Ms. Gleniece Shirelle Linzy passed away in the home of her daughter on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was the most entertaining and hilariously funny Mother, sister, auntie, Nana, Great-Nana, cousin and friend.

Ms. Gleniece Shirelle Linzy was born on January 2, 1965, in Newport News, Virginia. She was funny, witty, smart and very protective of those whom she loved. She enjoyed family gatherings, kickball and a variation of crossword puzzles. She was known for her spades playing, trash talking and being the life of the party!

Ms. Gleniece Shirelle Linzy was a graduate of ECPI University where she studied Business Management and New Horizon Vocational School where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification; she had been a practicing CNA for a number of years. Throughout her career she worked at Porter's, Independent, Associates and North End Cab Companies as a dispatcher. She also worked at Caring & Sharing and Heart & Soul as a Caretaker. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and enjoyed seafood and soul food - especially from Pearlie's Restaurant.

Gleniece was quick to pull out her phone to record or photograph events and spoke with her emotions though her "Cat-eyes" as some affectionately called her or through her smile that radiated across her face when she looked at her loved ones.

She was predeceased in death by her Grandparents Seth & Olivia Linzy; her Mother Christoria Linzy; a brother Shawn Linzy; and a niece KeAnn Linzy

She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Libra S. Linzy of Newport News, Virginia and two sons Thomas Linzy (Angel) of Hampton, Virginia and Tony Williams, Jr. of Newport News Virginia. Six grandkids, Taniesha and Shirelle Linzy, India Waddler, Diondre Linzy-Watkins, Rasheed Burton and Thomas Linzy, Jr. two great grandkids Isiah Singleton and Amor Owens. Four brothers: Marvincent, Kerry, Dana and Randy (Brinklyn) and two sisters Twona and Tandy, all of Newport News, Virginia; Three Aunts: Della Fox of Nashville, NC and Linda Linzy of Newport News, VA and MIldred Linzy of Lanham, MD; one Uncle, CoMiller Cooper (Violene) of Rocky Mount, NC; and one Great Aunt, Bertha Linzy of Washington, DC. and her best friend/special cousin Regina Barrett and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Providence Baptist Church, Newport News. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Thursday. O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.